The residential development known as The Base is now open at 2763 North Seminary Avenue in Lincoln Park. The five-story, 24-unit rental community replaced the former United Christian Church, which was demolished last fall. Studio Dwell Architects created the design for the building, which is built by Contemporary Concepts as both the developer and general contractor.
A new construction permit issued by the City of Chicago on August 28 will add a residential building on a Washington Park block currently improved with only one property. At 5827 South Prairie Avenue, Garfield Ridge Investments LLC has permission to erect the three-flat they applied to build on April 16. The permit cites a reported cost of $500,000.
An updated design has been revealed for the upcoming mixed-use development at 1101 West Berwyn Avenue in Edgewater. The project replaces a two-story building at the intersection with North Winthrop Avenue, directly adjacent to the recently reopened Berwyn CTA station. Details were first shared last year, with construction now underway and progressing toward the final floor.
A permit has been issued to replace an 1898-built frame home at 3642 West Oakdale Avenue in Avondale with four new residential units. Manicorp, Inc of West Town received the permit on August 19 after filing an application back in May 2024. It came through with a reported cost of $600,000.
Plans have been revealed for the expansion and renovation of the existing 59th Street/University of Chicago Metra station in Hyde Park. Located between East 59th Street and East 60th Street, the station will serve the upcoming Obama Presidential Center as well as the university. The project is being led by Metra.
